Entry Level Distribution Center Manager Jobs
New grad distribution center manager jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship background or hands-on supply chain coursework can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Retail, Automotive, and Manufacturing, with employers like Ulta, AutoZone, and CVS Health hiring at this level now.
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Anchor Packaging, a Georgia Pacific company, is looking for individuals to join their dynamic team of Material Handlers at the Distribution facility in Paragould and Jonesboro. The material handlers primary responsibility is to operate forklift and material handling equipment in the distribution center and/or manufacturing area. Receive and move all materials and products to staging or storage areas and arranges them for proper movement when needed. Perform work under the direction of the warehouse supervisor/manager or material handling manager.
Our Team
A global innovation leader in designing and manufacturing rigid food containers and food service cling film in the USA since 1963. Committed to protecting food and the environment by using materials that reduce food and packaging waste to conserve valuable natural resources while delivering what the chef intended. Our partners at restaurant chains, supermarkets, convenience stores, food processors, and the distributors that warehouse and ship to these market segments utilize our award-winning performance features in durable packaging that preserves food quality, taste, and texture.
Pay: $18.00 to $21.50
Shifts Available:
- Night Shift 5:00pm to 5:00am - Paragould Distribution Center
- Night Shift 6 :00pm to 6:00am - Jonesboro Distribution Center
- Day Shift 6 :00am to 6:00pm - Jonesboro Distribution Center
What You Will Do
- Moves raw materials and stock in warehouse or manufacturing facility, shipping lines, and other storage areas using forklift and material handling equipment
- Performs all system-related transactions to ensure inventory accuracy goals
- Assists in preparing materials orders or truck orders and assists in maintaining accurate raw materials, pallets, and carton counts for the warehouse supervisor and/or material handling manager
- Restocks raw materials and picks locations for order fulfillment
- Loads and unloads trucks
- Maintains a clean manufacturing facility and/or warehouse and forklift daily
- Performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs on material handling equipment
- Responsible for adhering to all safety procedures in the performance of job duties
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Experience operating a forklift
What Will Put You Ahead
- Forklift Certification
- Experience working in a warehouse or manufacturing setting
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are
As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products, and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet the evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf
Anchor Packaging, a Georgia Pacific company, is looking for individuals to join their dynamic team of Material Handlers at the Distribution facility in Paragould and Jonesboro. The material handlers primary responsibility is to operate forklift and material handling equipment in the distribution center and/or manufacturing area. Receive and move all materials and products to staging or storage areas and arranges them for proper movement when needed. Perform work under the direction of the warehouse supervisor/manager or material handling manager.
Our Team
A global innovation leader in designing and manufacturing rigid food containers and food service cling film in the USA since 1963. Committed to protecting food and the environment by using materials that reduce food and packaging waste to conserve valuable natural resources while delivering what the chef intended. Our partners at restaurant chains, supermarkets, convenience stores, food processors, and the distributors that warehouse and ship to these market segments utilize our award-winning performance features in durable packaging that preserves food quality, taste, and texture.
Pay: $18.00 to $21.50
Shifts Available:
- Night Shift 5:00pm to 5:00am - Paragould Distribution Center
- Night Shift 6 :00pm to 6:00am - Jonesboro Distribution Center
- Day Shift 6 :00am to 6:00pm - Jonesboro Distribution Center
What You Will Do
- Moves raw materials and stock in warehouse or manufacturing facility, shipping lines, and other storage areas using forklift and material handling equipment
- Performs all system-related transactions to ensure inventory accuracy goals
- Assists in preparing materials orders or truck orders and assists in maintaining accurate raw materials, pallets, and carton counts for the warehouse supervisor and/or material handling manager
- Restocks raw materials and picks locations for order fulfillment
- Loads and unloads trucks
- Maintains a clean manufacturing facility and/or warehouse and forklift daily
- Performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs on material handling equipment
- Responsible for adhering to all safety procedures in the performance of job duties
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Experience operating a forklift
What Will Put You Ahead
- Forklift Certification
- Experience working in a warehouse or manufacturing setting
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are
As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products, and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet the evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf
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Entry Level Distribution Center Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level distribution center manager job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who understand warehouse operations, inventory control, and team coordination, even if that experience came from internships, part-time roles, or academic projects. Highlighting any hands-on logistics or operations exposure gives you an edge. Familiarity with inventory software and a demonstrated ability to lead small teams or workflows makes a resume stand out for junior roles.
Which companies hire entry level distribution center managers?
Companies hiring entry level distribution center managers right now include Ulta, AutoZone, and CVS Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Both large national employers with established training programs and regional distribution operators tend to hire at this level, making it a broad market for candidates just starting out.
Are there remote entry level distribution center manager jobs?
Yes, though most roles at this level are on-site given the hands-on nature of distribution center work. About 0% of entry level distribution center manager openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions typically involve coordination, reporting, or vendor management functions that can be handled off the floor.
Are these new grad distribution center manager jobs?
Yes, many of these openings are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome recent graduates and candidates with little to no professional experience. A new-grad-friendly posting typically accepts zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-ops toward requirements, and does not require prior management titles. These are the roles best suited for candidates entering the field for the first time.
Which industries hire the most entry level distribution center managers?
Entry Level distribution center manager roles concentrate in Retail, Automotive, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Those sectors drive high volumes of goods through regional distribution networks, creating consistent demand for junior operations talent who can grow into larger management responsibilities over time.